Travel Through Taste: Bring International Flavors to Your Kitchen
While many are jet-setting across the globe, we’re inviting you to explore international flavors right from your kitchen table. Pasolivo’s globally inspired olive oils, vinegars, spices, and artisanal foods are crafted to capture the essence of traditional dishes from far-off regions. Whether you're recreating a Mediterranean pasta, an East Asian stir-fry, or a Mexican street food favorite, our specialty flavor profiles help transport your taste buds—no passport required.
Embark on a flavorful journey with us as we guide you through the cuisine, culture, and culinary character of iconic regions. Discover what makes their dishes shine, explore our curated product pairings, and dive into featured recipes that celebrate authentic taste with a Pasolivo twist!
🇮🇹 Italian Countryside
Italy’s cuisine is rooted in rustic simplicity and rich tradition. From olive groves in Tuscany to herb gardens across the countryside, the region is known for bold herbaceous flavors, sun-ripened tomatoes, roasted vegetables, and fresh pasta.
To bring that Mediterranean warmth into your home, reach for Pasolivo’s Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil. With its savory, balanced character, it pairs beautifully with our Basil Olive Oil, Tuscan Spice Blend, and Spicy Italian Blend. Complement these flavors with a splash of Tuscan Balsamic Vinegar or Aged Balsamic Vinegar. These pantry staples shine in pasta sauces, antipasto boards, bruschetta, and roasted vegetables.
Featured Recipe: Try Pasolivo's Zesty Tuscan Pasta to bring Italian flavors straight to your table.
🇫🇷 South of France
The South of France, particularly Provence, is a sun-soaked region where food and lifestyle intertwine with elegance and simplicity. The terrain ranges from lavender fields and olive groves to coastal villages hugging the Mediterranean. Meals are relaxed yet flavorful, rooted in bread, cheese, olives, and fresh herbs.
Embrace that provincial charm with our Rosemary Olive Oil, paired beautifully with our Herbes de Provence Spice Blend. The rise of nouvelle cuisine in the 1970s led to more incorporation of fruit vinegars, like our Fig Balsamic Vinegar and Raspberry Basil Vinegar, in traditional desserts and sauces. Our Provençal-style Green Olive Tapenade is a simple and easy antipasto alongside fresh-baked bread!
Featured Recipe: Try Pasolivo's Ratatouille recipe, a fresh twist on the traditional dish that originated from Nice in the South of France.
🇬🇷 Greece
With its emphasis on fresh vegetables, citrus, seafood, and olives, Greek cuisine is both vibrant and savory. Think sun-drenched coastlines, salty breezes, and rustic taverna tables.
The zesty notes of Pasolivo’s Lemon Olive Oil compliment the depth of classic Greek cooking. Paired with our Sparkling Citrus Vinegar, Spring Spice Blend, and Lemon Sea Salt, the flavors come alive in Greek salads, grilled seafood, tzatziki, and hummus. To finish off your Mediterranean experience, indulge in our briny Castelvetrano Olives.
Featured Recipe: Try Pasolivo's Greek Stuffed Tomatoes recipe, a classic dish highlighting vine-ripened tomatoes stuffed with a savory rice, herb, and olive oil filling.
🇯🇵 East Asia
East Asian cuisine spans countries like Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam, weaving together layers of umami, spice, and aromatic bite from ingredients like miso, sesame, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. From sizzling stir-fries to savory dipping sauces, it’s a cuisine that celebrates balance and boldness.
In your kitchen, this global profile comes alive with Pasolivo’s Asian Spice Blend, an umami-rich mix featuring miso, soy, sesame, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and cilantro, with light herbal notes, as well as Central Coast Broth Blend, umami-foward with porcini mushrooms that makes an excellent broth base. Complement it with Basil Plum Vinegar for a sweet flavor, and Roasted Garlic Sea Salt for savory depth and finishing crunch. Add a touch of Smokey Sriracha Sauce or Sriracha Sea Salt to bring complexity to noodle bowls, stir-fries, and dumplings.
Featured Recipe: Try Pasolivo's Shrimp with Thai Lemon Basil Vinaigrette recipe, a dish with East Asian-inspired flavor tones.
🇮🇳 India
India’s cuisine is a sensory experience, rooted in tradition and layered with bold spices, aromatic herbs, and vibrant colors. Meals are often a celebration of contrast: cooling yogurts next to spicy curries, crisp dosas with warming sambar, and fluffy rice soaked in deeply spiced sauces. From the bustling street food of Delhi to the coastal curries of Kerala, every region tells a story through food.
Pasolivo’s Curry Spice Blend delivers golden depth with every sprinkle, especially when paired with Garlic Olive Oil or Lime Olive Oil to create rich bases for curries and vegetable dishes. Sweet Habanero Vinegar adds a gentle heat and sweetness, perfect for balancing out complex flavors, and Himalayan Pink Sea Salt adds a satisfying crunch. Use these flavors in lentil dals, roasted cauliflower, grilled paneer, or spiced rice bowls.
Featured Recipe: Try Pasolivo's Cashew Coconut Curry recipe, common in southern regions of India and Sri Lanka.
🇲🇦 North Africa
From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the timeless kitchens along the Nile, North African cuisine is deeply aromatic and steeped in history. Moroccan dishes often feature warm spices balanced by the brightness of preserved lemon, fresh herbs, and olives. Egyptian fare is equally soulful, featuring dishes like ful medames, falafel, and lentil soups, all of which rely on high-quality olive oil and spice-forward blends.
Pasolivo’s Dukkah Seasoning, a fragrant mix of nuts, seeds, and warming spices, is rooted in Egyptian tradition and brings crunch and depth to vegetables, breads, and dips. Drizzle Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil over roasted carrots or couscous to bring out North Africa’s sun-drenched flavors. Red Wine Vinegar adds the right lift to herb-forward salads and marinades.
Featured Recipes: Try Pasolivo's Harissa recipe, a chili paste common in Morroco, or our Roasted Vegetables recipe, which incorporates common ingredients, like dukkah, found in Egyptian cuisine.
🇦🇷 South America
On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, South America is a continent of vibrant landscapes and even bolder flavors. Its cuisine is deeply rooted in communal traditions—think Brazilian beachside cookouts and Argentine asados where grilling is an art form. Meals often center around fire-kissed meats, herbaceous sauces, and tangy accompaniments.
Capture that warmth at home with Pasolivo’s Red Wine Vinegar and Chimichurri Spice to create a beloved Argentine and Uruguayan sauce, chimichurri, a lively pairing for grilled steak or churrascos. Cilantro Lime Olive Oil adds brightness, Sweet Habanero Vinegar cuts through smoky richness, and a sprinkle of Kosher Flake Sea Salt ties all the traditional South America flavors together. With each bite, you’ll taste the soul and warmth of the continent.
Try Pasolivo's Lentil Soup recipe, a common ingredient in countries like Peru, who value lentils for their versatility and nutritional protein value.
🇲🇽 Mexico
Our southern neighbor's cuisine is as rich and varied as its terrain, stretching from desert landscapes to tropical coasts. Known for its bold spices, bright citrus, and layers of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavor, Mexican cooking celebrates fresh, local ingredients and deep-rooted culinary traditions. Dishes like tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and ceviche reflect the region’s vibrancy and complexity.
Pasolivo’s Pineapple Chile Lime Salsa offers a sweet-heat twist perfect for grilled meats, tacos, or tortilla chips, while Smokey Spice Blend levels up ground meat. Sweet Habanero Vinegar adds a tangy punch to fruit-forward salsas and shrimp cocktails, while Smokey Sriracha Sauce and Red Jalapeño Olive Oil bring the right amount of kick to street corn, marinades, and roasted vegetables.
Featured Recipes: Try Pasolivo's Jalapeño Chicken Enchiladas recipe, a festive favorite inspired by authentic Mexican street food. Or opt for Green Chili Pork, where Lime Olive Oil and roasted tomatillos create a tangy, spicy broth perfect for tacos and hearty bowls.
✈️ Your Passport to Flavor Awaits
We hope this culinary exploration has inspired you to bring the world to your plate. Pasolivo’s handcrafted ingredients make it easy to explore global cuisine, without leaving home. So grab your favorite olive oil, reach for a bold spice, and keep discovering new ways to elevate your meals. Wherever your taste buds wander next, we’ll be here to help you Travel Through Taste.
Craving flavors from a region we didn’t cover? Drop us a comment and we’ll share our top picks. Don’t forget to tag @pasolivo on socials to show off your global kitchen creations!
